![Exploring-Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-in-Cambria-County-PA Exploring Prince Gallitzin State Park in Cambia County Pennsylvania.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Exploring-Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-in-Cambria-County-PA-696x584.jpg)
If you’re looking for the best things to see and do at Prince Gallitzin State Park, you’re in the right place!
![Boats up to 20 horsepower are permitted on Glendale Lake at Prince Gallitzin State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Marina-Cambria-County-Pennsylvania.jpg)
Prince Gallitzin State Park is a 6,249-acre recreational area in Cambria County.
![Prince Gallitzin State Park sign across the street from Glendale High School.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-sign-Cambria-County-PA-October-2022-1.jpg)
At the heart of the park you’ll find 1,635-acre Glendale Lake, with 26 miles of shoreline.
![A view of Killbuck Cove on Glendale Lake from the top of the Headache Hill water tower.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Headache-Hill-View-Of-Glendale-Lake-Fall-Foliage-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
The park was named in honor of Prince Demetrius Gallitzin, a Russian nobleman turned Catholic missionary priest who founded the nearby town of Loretto.
![Prince Gallitzin State Park was named in honor of Prince Demetrius Gallitzin, a Russian nobleman turned Catholic missionary priest who founded the nearby town of Loretto.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Prince-Gallitzin-Memorial-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
Gallitzin died on May 6, 1840, and he is buried near St. Michael’s Church in Loretto.
![Prince Gallitzin's crypt at Saint Michael's Church in Loretto.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Prince-Gallitzin-Crypt-and-Saint-Michaels-Church-Loretto-Pennsylvania.jpg)
To this day, his crypt continues to draw thousands of visitors a year, many leaving prayer requests on the cast iron coffin in the crypt.
![Prayer requests left on the iron vault containing Prince Gallitzin's remains.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Prince-Gallitzin-Crypt-Prayer-Requests-Loretto-Pennsylvania.jpg)
Directions to Prince Gallitzin State Park
The park office is located at 966 Marina Rd, Patton, PA 16668.
![The park office at Prince Gallitzin State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Office-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
For some perspective, that’s roughly 15 miles north of the Gallitzin Tunnels (another homage to the Prince).
![The Gallitzin Tunnels in downtown Gallitzin, Pennsylvania.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Gallitzin-Tunnels-Cambria-County-Pennsylvania-September-2021.jpg)
Or 18 miles northwest of the Horseshoe Curve outside Altoona.
![Westbound train passing through the viewing area at the Horseshoe Curve.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Horseshoe-Curve-Altoona-PA-Fall-Foliage-2020.jpg)
The Best Things to See and Do at Prince Gallitzin State Park
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset, with day use areas closing at dusk.
![Walking across the top of Glendale Dam is a popular pastime at Prince Gallitzin State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Dam-Fall-Foliage-Cambria-County-PA-Fall-Foliage-1.jpg)
Camping at Prince Gallitzin State Park
A 398-site tent and trailer campground opens the second Friday in April and closes the last Monday in October.
![The Crooked Run Campground at Prince Gallitzin State Park is a 398-site tent and trailer campground.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Crooked-Run-Campground-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
Many sites have electric hookup, and some sites have full-hookup, which includes sewer, water, and electricity.
![Camping is a popular activity at Prince Gallitzin State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Campground-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
Boating at Prince Gallitzin State Park
Glendale Lake has nine public boat launching areas located throughout the park, along with three public mooring facilities.
![View of the marina from the Prince Gallitzin State Park office.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Marina-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
Boats with up to 20-horsepower motors are permitted on Glendale Lake.
![One of nine public boat launches on Glendale Lake at Prince Gallitzin State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Boat-Launch-Cambria-County-PA-October-2022-1.jpg)
Hiking at Prince Gallitzin State Park
Hikers will find 32.65 miles of trails at the park, traversing a variety of habitats and provide many different views of the lake.
![Trail across the breast of Glendale Dam at Prince Gallitzin State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-View-from-Dam-Trail-Fall-Foliage-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
Fishing at Prince Gallitzin State Park
The common gamefish in Glendale Lake are bass, pike, muskellunge, crappie, bluegill, and perch.
![Prince Gallitzin State Park was dedicated on May 29, 1965](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Glendale-Lake-View-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
Pickerel Pond on the north side of the park has an ADA-accessible fishing pier.
![Pickerel Pond at Prince Gallitzin State Park features a fishing pier that is ADA accessible.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Pickerel-Park-Fall-Foliage-reflections-Cambria-County-PA-October-2022-1.jpg)
Birdwatching at Prince Gallitzin State Park
During the spring and fall, many species of waterfowl stop at Glendale Lake to rest on their migrations north and south, in addition to the more-permanent species of birds.
![Bird-watching binoculars near the dam at Glendale Lake.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Dam-Cambria-County-PA-October-2022-1.jpg)
Picnicking at Prince Gallitzin State Park
There are over 1,000 picnic tables and 5 picnic pavilions at the park.
![Picnic grove near Pickerel Pond at Prince Gallitzin State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Picnic-Grove-Cambria-County-PA-October-2022-1.jpg)
Some of the picnic pavilions feature nearby playgrounds, and all have nearby restrooms.
![Playground adjacent to Pickerel Pond and the nearby picnic grove.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Playground-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
The Patton Paver Path at Prince Gallitzin State Park
The Patton Paver Path near the park office is made up of pavers that were once produced nearby by the Patton Clay Manufacturing Company.
![Patton Pavers were a world-renowned product produced near what would become Prince Gallitzin State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Patton-Paver-Exhibit-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
These pavers, made from locally-excavated clay, were used around the world, including in the construction of the Panama Canal and around the base of the Eiffel Tower in France.
![A walkway made of Patton Pavers near the Prince Gallitzin State Park office.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Patton-Paver-Sidewalk-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
Fall Foliage at Prince Gallitzin State Park
Early to mid-October is an excellent time to catch the amazing fall foliage display at the park.
![A footbridge near Pickerel Pond at Prince Gallitzin State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Pickerel-Park-Fall-Foliage-Cambria-County-PA-October-2022-1.jpg)
There are outstanding fall foliage views to be had in virtually every direction and from every vantage point at the park.
![Looking down on a portion of Glendale Lake known as Campground Cove at Prince Gallitzin State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Glendale-Lake-View-from-Headache-Hill-Water-Tower-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
Mud Lick Gazebo at Prince Gallitzin State Park
Mud Lick Gazebo is a fantastic scenic overlook just a few yards from a parking area along Marina Road.
![Mud Lick Overlook offers a view of Mud Lick Cove at Prince Gallitzin State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Mud-Lick-Overlook-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
Located in the southwest corner of the park, Mud Lick Gazebo offers an elevated view of Mud Lick Cove on Glendale Lake.
![Mud Lick Gazebo overlooking Glendale Lake at Prince Gallitzin State Park in Cambria County Pennsylvania.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Mudlick-Gazebo-Fall-Foliage-Price-Gallitzen-State-Park-Cambria-County-PA-1.jpg)
Headache Hill at Prince Gallitzin State Park
Located on the north side of the park, Headache Hill is another great vantage point to view Glendale Lake and the surrounding countryside.
![Looking up at Headache Hill at Prince Gallitzin State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Headache-Hill-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
A water tower at the top of the hill serves as a scenic overlook as well.
![A water tower on top of Headache Hill doubles as a scenic overlook at Prince Gallitzin State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Headache-Hill-Water-Tower-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
To the east you have stunning views of Campground Cove on Glendale Lake.
![Glendale Lake at Price Gallitzin State Park, as viewed from Headache Hill.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-Glendale-Lake-Cambria-County-PA-Fall-Foliage-October-2022-1.jpg)
To the northwest, you have views of State Game Lands 108.
![The view to the northwest from Headache Hill at Prince Gallitzin State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Headache-Hill-farm-View-Fall-Foliage-Cambria-County-PA-Fall-Foliage-1.jpg)
And to the southeast, you have views of the Prince Gallitzin Marina.
![View of the marina from Headache Hill at Prince Gallitzin State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Headache-Hill-Marina-View-Fall-Foliage-Cambria-County-PA-Fall-Foliage-1.jpg)
Final Thoughts
While not extremely well-known outside of the local area, Prince Gallitzin State Park offers an amazing array of things to see and do.
![View from the Mud Lick Gazebo on an October afternoon at Prince Gallitzin State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-Mud-Lick-Overlook-Fall-Foliage-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
With a massive lake at its heart, surrounded by miles of trails, picnic areas, boat launches, and scenic overlooks, Prince Gallitzin State Park is a must-see destination when passing through Cambria County!
![A view of the Harris Narrows on Glendale Lake at Prince Gallitzin State Park.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Prince-Gallitzin-State-Park-View-from-Dam-Fall-Foliage-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
Nearby Attractions
The Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad built across the Allegheny Mountains, allowing for canals on the eastern and western sides of the state to be connected, cutting the travel time between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia from weeks to just days.
![Looking up Incline Number 6 towards Engine House Number 6 at the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site near Altoona Pennsylvania.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Allegheny-Portage-Railroad-Incline-Six-near-Altoona.jpg)
The Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site in eastern Cambria County (and stretching into neighboring Blair County) is maintained by the National Park Service, allowing visitors to learn about and explore first-hand the “glory days” of the Allegheny Portage Railroad.
![A locomotive that would have pulled train cars on the flat portions of the Allegheny Portage Railroad near Altoona.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Allegheny-Portage-Railroad-Visitor-Center-Steam-Locomotive-exhibit.jpg)
The Sunken Gardens at Mount Assisi are part of the beautifully manicured grounds of the Saint Francis Friary in Cambria County.
![Looking out over the Sunken Gardens from the Limestone Castle staircase.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Sunken-Gardens-at-Mount-Assisi-Reflecting-Ponds-Cambria-County-PA-Copy.jpg)
Open to the public from dawn until dusk and free of charge, the Sunken Gardens at Mount Assisi are comprised of 3.5 acres of fountains, statues, and gorgeous landscaping, some of which dates back more than 100 years!
![The former summer estate of Charles M. Schwab, located on a hill above the Sunken Gardens.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Charles-Schwab-Home.jpg)
Fans of all things old, abandoned, and slightly creepy will find the abandoned Cresson State Prison in Cambria County a joy to explore!
![A quiet afternoon in a cell block at the former Cresson Sanatorium in Cambria County PA.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Abandoned-Cresson-State-Prison-Cambria-County-PA-cellblock.jpg)
Also known as the Haunted Cresson Sanatorium, this former tuberculosis sanatorium turned state hospital turned state prison is now operated as a tourist attraction for explorers with an appetite for the unusual.
![Razorwire and Tudor-style architecture at the former Cresson STate Prison in Cambria County.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Abandoned-SCI-Cresson-Prison-Tuberculosis-Sanatorium-Cambria-County-PA.jpg)
The Admiral Peary Monument in Cresson honors U.S. Naval officer Robert Peary, a Cresson native credited with being the first explorer to reach the North Pole.
![Close-up of the Admiral Peary Monument, portraying him in his fur parka.](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Admiral-Robert-Perry-Monument-Cresson-Pennsylvania-Cambria-County.jpg)
15 Must-See Attractions in Cambria County is your guide to even more great things to see and do near Prince Gallitzin State Park!
![The view from the Johnstown Inclined Plane in Cambria County PA](https://pabucketlist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Johnstown-Inclined-Plane-Pennsylvania.jpg)
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